Buy Sempervivum heuffelii 'Gold Bug'

Also Known As

Jovibarba heuffelii 'Gold Bug'
Gold Bug Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-6"
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Gold Bug' plant details

Sempervivum heuffelii 'Gold Bug' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with gold foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum heuffelii 'Gold Bug'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum heuffelii 'Gold Bug'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jovibarba are nice, like oversized sempervivums, and just as carefree and cute. This selection is supposed to be a greenish-gold, though to be honest the effect isn't particularly pronounced. A really GOLD jovibarba would be pretty awesome though... maybe worth growing out masses of seedlings for this and seeing what a little selection could do. Zone 5, 4